Reptiles
Spotted gecko
Hemidactylus maculatus
The spotted Indian house gecko is one of the largest geckos in its genus, with grey colouring dotted with dark spots. It is robust and largely rock-dwelling.
In short
The spotted gecko (Hemidactylus maculatus) is a species with IUCN conservation status LC (Least concern). It lives on rocky outcrops, boulders and cliffs in forests and hill country of India, sheltering in crevices by day. Animals in Black offers a fine-art portrait of it on a black background, available as a print on Hahnemühle paper: request the print.
Habitat & conservation
Where does the spotted gecko live?
It lives on rocky outcrops, boulders and cliffs in forests and hill country of India, sheltering in crevices by day. It is nocturnal and feeds on insects and other small invertebrates.
Is the spotted gecko endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern (LC) with a stable population and a wide range. It is not subject to major threats.
Facts about the spotted gecko
- It is among the largest geckos in the genus Hemidactylus.
- It prefers rocks and boulders over buildings.
- Its spotted pattern camouflages it on rocky surfaces.
Data source: IUCN Red List — Hemidactylus maculatus (Least Concern) · IUCN SSC / Reptile Database
RED List
Conservation status codes
- EX Extinct No individuals survive.
- EW Extinct in the wild Survives only in captivity.
- CR Critically endangered Extremely high risk of extinction.
- EN Endangered Very high risk of extinction.
- VU Vulnerable High risk of extinction.
- NT Near threatened Likely to become threatened soon.
- LC Least concern Low risk of extinction.
- DD Data deficient Not enough data to assess.
- NE Not evaluated Not yet assessed by the IUCN.